Saying goodbye to our much-loved intern Khalin Miller today - sending our best as she continues her studies! Like her photo to help us show appreciation of her dedication to the Fifth Ward CRC. #nickelproud

Houston's Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation

Saying goodbye to our much-loved intern Khalin Miller today - sending our best as she continues her studies! Like her photo to help us show appreciation of her dedication to the Fifth Ward CRC....

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Houston Public Media, December 11, 2017 East End community groups and artists gathered to unveil a new large-scale mural. It's a wall of underwater sea creatures not far from the city docks. "It was a year of planning," said Veronica Gorczynski of the Greater East End Management District.

Reminder that you can make a difference with your actions. Congratulations to this teen for speaking up for her father's small business! Best to you all as you plan for your holidays and continued success!

Houston teen's viral tweet saves father's bakery

Today's Top Stories WATCH NOW TOP VIDEOS The power of social media is drumming up lots of work for a long time bakery owner. His daughter was worried about her father's business so she went online asking for people to stop by the bakery.

SMALL BUSINESS HAPPENINGS, HURRICANE RECOVERY UPDATES & MORE! Including Free Mentoring and Training & Chance to Win Prize Money from HCC - An HCC Representative will be available at the 12/14/17 Nickel Connection to answer questions!

Join us for the Dreamshake Holiday Wonder Wheels ride Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30p. We'll even have the folks from Sun & Ski out at 5:30p to help you air up your tires & make sure you're ready to roll. Prize giveaways at every stop! First beer is on us!
8th Wonder > Piggy's Kitchen & Bar > Hops Meet Barley > Beer Market Co. Midtown

Grateful for the safety of this fifth ward family! Stay safe this winter season. Is your home equipped with fire alarms? Have you checked the batteries recently?

Heroic father saves three children from burning building in Fifth Ward, firefighters say

HOUSTON - A 40-year-old father is being hailed as a hero after saving his three children from a building fire Sunday night in the Fifth Ward area. The Houston Fire Department responded to a burning duplex in the 3800 block of Lila Street near Ralston at 11:04 p.m., investigators said.

HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) - Comcast NBCUniversal has a long history of supporting communities in their time of need. As southeast Texas continues to recover from the impact of Hurricane Harvey, Comcast NBCUniversal is working to ensure that there is relief still available to support recovery and rebuilding efforts in Houston.

A 260-foot long concrete wall on JW Peavy Drive has been transformed by a colorful mural, “Turtle Soup,” recently commissioned by the Greater East End Management District (GEEMD). The mural was painted by world-renowned graffiti artist Pilot FX (Adam Socie) with UP Art Studio. The initial design was created by local East End artist, “Magnolia Grown” Jesse Rodriguez. The GEEMD’s beautification efforts have received recognition from Keep Houston Beautiful as well as being awarded the 2017 Mayor’s Proud Partner Award.

Nationally Recognized Artists to Unveil Newly Created "Turtle Soup" Mural in East End Houston

A 260-foot long concrete wall on JW Peavy Drive has been transformed by a colorful mural, "Turtle Soup," recently commissioned by the Greater East End Management District (GEEMD). The mural was painted by world-renowned graffiti artist Pilot FX (Adam Socie) with UP Art Studio.

Have you filed? IMPORTANT REMINDER
Deadline for Filing for Disaster Assistance is Tomorrow, November 30, 2017
Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey have until November 30, 2017, to register for federal assistance.
Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged homes for eligible individuals and families who have suffered losses as a result of the storm. https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

DisasterAssistance.gov

To find help for your immediate needs, please enter an address to get a list of the closest FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), starting with the closest three. If no resource is close to you, contact your state's emergency management agency to ask about other resources, or to get your county's contacts.

Today is #givingtuesday! Thank you for your support year-round! Hurricane Recovery is a marathon not a sprint and we're still working hard to support our neighbors and community. Your support is greatly appreciated! https://www.gofundme.com/fifth-ward-hurricane-cleanup

Tomorrow is #givingtuesday. Keep our recovery efforts in mind as you choose the nonprofits you will be supporting.
Read more here: https://www.fifthwardcrc.org/disaster-recovery
Donate online here: https://www.gofundme.com/fifth-ward-hurricane-cleanup

Houston's Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation

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